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<p>Brigid Browne: "Measuring technology used today is very accurate and often there might be a discrepancy between what is recorded on the ground and what is outlined in red on a map.</p>

residential

Brigid Browne: How do I resolve a boundary line dispute with my neighbour?

A neighbour says our boundary encroaches onto his land — is there an easy way of addressing this?

<p>Kieran McCarthy: "When you walk into an open-plan space I think it is nice if you can’t see all of it at once. This might mean designing in a dining nook or perhaps the living area might be tucked around a corner so you can't see it all in one go. This provides the added benefit of some privacy for those in the dining or living areas if a stranger is welcomed into the kitchen area."</p>

residential

Kieran McCarthy: Why 'open plan fatigue' is real — and how to design intrigue back into your home

<p>"I’ve attended a number of open viewings over the past few weeks, but I found the experience quite overwhelming. There were large numbers of people viewing at the same time, and it was difficult to properly assess the property or get the agent’s attention to ask questions."</p>

residential

I'm looking for my first home and I've found it overwhelming. What should I be focusing on?

Home Q&A: Porcelain and ceramic tile style for every room

home and gardens

Home Q&A: Porcelain and ceramic tile style for every room

Jennifer Sheahan: Custom joinery and built-in furniture can transform your home

home and gardens

Jennifer Sheahan: Custom joinery and built-in furniture can transform your home

Couple admiring the view from the living room of their house.

home and gardens

Home Q&A: Your guide to replacing windows, and grants available to help pay for it

Thoughtful Woman At The Window

Property advice: Is there any merit to spending money on triple glazed windows?

With options including double and triple glazing as well as wood, aluminium or aluclad frames — how do I choose what kind of windows to use on my new extension?

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Interior designer Sara Cosgrove's recipe for the perfect kitchen

Interior designer Sara Cosgrove's recipe for the perfect kitchen

Home Editor Eve Kelliher discovers what the pros consider to be the smartest ingredients for renovation success in the hub of the house

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

electric house rewire

What are the pros and cons of a phased retrofit?

Transitioning a 1950s semi-detached home into a modern, energy-efficient space is a marathon, not a sprint — but there are some elements such as rewiring where it's better to get the job done in one go...

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Living Area in a Modern Luxury Home

Home Q&A: How smart spending in a renovation saves you money

Plan wisely when renovating so you you're not doubling your outlay down the line, writes Jennifer Sheahan

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Beautiful garden with ornamental grasses

Garden Q&A: Is it too late to cut back grasses and perennials in March?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Architect explaining home renovation project to couple in showroom

Kieran McCarthy: How to start planning a house extension

Confused about when to contact an architect, and if you need a quantity surveyor, and when to contact builders for quotes?

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Close-up Of Engineer Hand Drawing Plan On Blue Print with architect equipment,architectural plan, sketching a construction proje

My builder said my extension didn't need planning. Will this jeopardise my house sale?

Here are the steps needed if you're 'in a chain' and an issue arises with one part of the process

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

External wall insulation panels installed on house in england uk

How to combat cold and damp in a 1970s bungalow

Outside of the cost, the biggest downside with drylining is the upheaval in your home

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

joinery team fitting a kitchen

When in your home build can you start thinking about kitchens, bathrooms and electrics

Advice from expert builder Kieran McCarthy

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Child room full of colors

How to future-proof your home design for every family stage

Many homes designed around temporary family stages, like young children, eventually become less functional, underscoring the importance of architects designing for future adaptability.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Worker Spraying Blown Fiberglass Insulation between Attic Trusses

What are the choices when it comes to a home energy upgrade?

Should I go with the heat-pump upgrade or solar?

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Bungalows

Kieran McCarthy: Is a dormer bungalow much more expensive than a bungalow?

Most engineers will design the same foundations for a bungalow as for a two-storey house, even though there is clearly less weight per metre of foundation

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Exterior of rural Irish cottage

Kieran McCarthy: Does your home's design affect building costs?

This is an excellent question, and it brings to the surface many key design and budget considerations that may not be apparent at the start

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Kieran McCarthy: 'How do I convert my garage into a living space?'

S Kieran McCarthy: Is electric heating the solution for your home?

Builder Advice: There is a wide range of electric powered options when replacing an old oil-fired central heating system

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Kieran McCarthy: Is electric heating the solution for your home?

Kieran McCarthy: Is electric heating the solution for your home?

Builder Advice: There is a wide range of electric powered options when replacing an old oil-fired central heating system

Tue, 20 May, 2025